A Unique Historical Monument The equestrian statue of Nasser al-Din Shah stands as a pivotal monument, marking a profound intersection of art, politics, and religious tension in late 19th-century Iran. Conceived as a bold departure from traditional Islamic aniconism—the strict avoidance of three-dimensional human forms—this bronze masterpiece was unprecedented: it was the first equestrian monument … Lire la suite de The Equestrian Statue of Nasser al-Din Shah